Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 2026
1. Information We Collect
birkenfeld is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect when you visit our website, Birkenfeld, and how we use, share, and protect that information. We collect various types of information, including:
- Personal Information: This includes any information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. We collect this information when you voluntarily provide it to us through forms on our website, such as when you sign up for newsletters, create an account, or contact us.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data. This information helps us understand how our website is used and improve our services.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and store certain information. For more details on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To Provide and Maintain Our Services: We use your personal information to provide you with the services you request, including responding to your inquiries and managing your account.
- To Improve Our Website: We analyze usage data to understand how our website is accessed and used, allowing us to enhance user experience and optimize our content and functionality.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your personal information to send you newsletters, marketing communications, and other information that may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Cookies are small files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
5. Your Rights and Choices
As a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:
- The Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- The Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- The Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information, but you may still exercise this right.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section below.
6. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
In the event of a data breach, we will notify you and the appropriate authorities as required by applicable law. We encourage you to take steps to protect your personal information, such as using strong passwords and keeping your login credentials confidential.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information, including personal information, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal information, to the United States and process it there.
By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section below.
9. Changes to Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Your continued use of our website after any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Company: birkenfeld
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +15593816973
- Address: Salesforce Tower, 415 Mission Street, Floor 12, Office 34, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States